Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WF3 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WF14 · Kirklees
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 47 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Mirfield recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 47, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Mirfield has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Mirfield — 47 vs 146 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order while Mirfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 146).